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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1955
Page
3
A long list of relatives and friends shared weekend visits in Flint Detroit and Pontiac including Mr and Mrs C Kyocher with daughter in Flint and Detroit and a large group visiting relatives in Marion and Pontiac. The piece notes storm delays and hopes for an end to winter with various households hosting dinners and Sunday visits among the Pfannes Tessman Abbott Brockway and Stephison families.
The Mt Pleasant Church of Christ held a Sunday service with four baptisms at the baptistry. A golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Bert Glass drew many attendees in the church basement. A men’s banquet in Alma drew several local residents including Frank Thomas and Villagers, celebrating anniversaries and church events.
Faculty members of Weidman school were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McAlvey on Tuesday evening. A bountiful chicken dinner was served and the gathering was a pleasant time. Mrs. Herbert Egecomb of Flint helped care for Mrs. Elden Jackson who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fordyce returned from Florida Friday.
Barbara Fordyce left Friday to attend a Youth Rally in Indiana. She will also visit her sister Elinor, a Bible College student in Upton.
Members of the Ground Observers Corps in Harrison plan to attend the next Greenwood Grange meeting on April 1 to discuss the Ground Observer Filter System. Also reported are visits among local families, hospital news, and various social gatherings around Lake George, Mt. Pleasant, Eaton Rapids, and Howglton Lake.
Sunday gatherings at the Frank Davis and Gaskill homes with visits from Cunningham Sutton VanderWoude and Loucks families. Deepest sympathy to the Gable family for their two month old daughter’s death. Local residents include Roberta Wyman Donna Landers Wilfred Landers Sam Landers and Wanda Mosher helping with housework. Teacher Miss Keith ill briefly.
Mrs Maude McDonald is listed with contact Clare 102-34 in Delwin Grange social notes. The item notes birthdays for Joanne aged 11 and Patty aged 5 celebrated by Mr and Mrs Earl Walker at Cecil Ep Ple home with ice cream and cake. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Norman Rockett and Mr and Mrs LaVern Rockett at the Golden Wedding Anniversaries event.
Jill and Bradley Leosh of Gladwin spent Friday with grandmother Mrs. Mary Morrison. Mr and Mrs Maynard Cole visited Norman Rockett's home Saturday. Mrs Allen McDonald and Lorra ine visited Mr and Mrs Geo Brock on Sunday. Mrs John McDonald returned from Clare Hospital. Sunday callers included Mr and Mrs Robert Bailey and Kay of Midland. The Clipper family from Midland also called on their grandmother. Eldean Acker and son Wally visited Norman Rockett Monday. Raymond McDonald and Mrs Robert Clipper and baby visited Maude McDonald Sunday evening. Earl Henderson and wife attended a belated birthday party for Mrs Will Henderson in Harrison. Norman Rockett attended a gathering in Pleasant Wednesday. Friday evening with George Kniffen of Rosebush.
Probate court in Clare County holds hearings on Henrietta Smith will and John A Allen heirs with notices published in Clare Sentinel. Tax deed notices warn owners to redeem within six months, listing land description and redemption costs including sheriff fees.
Notice is given for Lydian M. Friz to petition for administration of Andrew N. Friz deceased, to appoint Thomas W. Hecker or other suitable person, and to determine heirs. Hearing set April 18 1965 at 2 p.m. in Probate Court. Publication for three weeks in Clare Sentinel. Served by registered mail or personal service as required.
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